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U.S. Senate voting on first steps to end government shutdown
The Senate is voting on the first steps to end the 40-day government shutdown Sunday after a group of moderate Democrats agreed to proceed without a guaranteed extension of health-care subsidies, angering many in their caucus who wanted to continue the fight. Source link
U.S. airlines cancel more than 2,100 flights on Sunday amid government shutdown
U.S. airlines canceled more than 2,100 flights on Sunday as Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned that air traffic across the nation could “slow to a trickle” if the federal government shutdown lingers into the busy Thanksgiving travel holiday season. Source link
Hosting Grey Cup in Winnipeg hailed as 'a major economic driver' by businesses, politicians
Members of Canada’s Armed Forces repelled from a helicopter Sunday afternoon at The Forks with precious cargo — the Grey Cup — to mark the beginning of Grey Cup week, which will culminate with the CFL championship game on Nov. 16 at Princess Auto Stadium in Winnipeg. Source link
Thousands fill Bell Centre demanding Quebec suspend law reforming doctors' pay
Thousands of doctors, medical students and supporters filled the Bell Centre on Sunday to demand the Quebec government suspend Bill 2. The law links a part of physicians’ pay to performance indicators relating to, for example, the number of patients they care for or the number of surgeries performed. Source link
Why Canadian author Louise Penny won’t be going to the U.S.
In March, best-selling Canadian author Louise Penny wrote in a Facebook post that she didn’t feel she could enter the U.S. after its ‘unprovoked trade war against Canada.’ She speaks to The National’s Ian Hanomansing about why she isn’t budging on her promise. Source link
'My life has been poisoned': Quebec artist on upcoming demolition of his iconic fountain in San Francisco
After standing for nearly 55 years in the middle of Embarcadero Plaza, the City of San Francisco has decided to dismantle sculptor Armand Vaillancourt’s popular piece of art Québec Libre!. The decision, Vaillancourt says, leaves a blemish on his legacy. Source link
Toxic 'forever chemicals' are in B.C. sea otters, new study finds
The research adds to a growing body of evidence that the chemicals are making their way into the environment with detrimental results. Source link
The journey toward an expanded Port of Churchill has only just begun
Compared to other major projects granted “national importance” status by Mark Carney’s Liberal government, the proposed expansion of the Port of Churchill is still a very fuzzy idea. Source link
Tears, shouts and courage as Rock & Roll Hall of Fame welcomes new inductees
Cyndi Lauper turned “True Colors” into a defiant call for courage and the music of Outkast, Soundgarden and the White Stripes moved the house on Saturday night at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony. Source link
Old caves yield new secrets from Canadians who went over the top at Vimy Ridge
A hidden archive of what for many were last thoughts and tributes to Canada is emerging from the soft chalk tunnels beneath the Vimy Ridge battlefield more than a century after they were created. Source link